Open House Tallinn 2024 partner Ruukki answered our questions and reflected on urban space and accessibility.
What do you consider to be a people-friendly urban space? How can we create it ourselves?
A sustainable urban space focuses on preserving the environment and optimizing the use of local resources. It involves planning buildings and infrastructure to use energy as efficiently as possible, prioritizing renewable energy and environmentally friendly materials. We can contribute by being aware of the impact of construction materials, participating in community projects, and paying attention to how our daily activities affect the urban environment.
What is an interesting fact about your product that many people may not know?
Our entire production of roof profiles, warehouse, and logistics center for the Baltic region is located in Pärnu. Additionally, what sets our products apart is that the entire chain, from iron ore mining to roof installation, is managed within our group (meaning we do not purchase raw materials externally). We create value and are always looking toward a more sustainable future. Starting this year, we also offer our customers the new Ruukki Classic roof profile, “Ruukki Classic LowCarbon.” With a 70% smaller carbon footprint, LowCarbon is produced from SSAB Zero® steel, made from recycled scrap metal using fossil-free electricity and biogas.
This year’s focus at Open House Tallinn is inclusion and accessibility. How do you contribute to inclusion and accessibility?
One of our core principles is inclusion within our work culture, encouraging open communication, listening to others, and valuing their ideas. We work to ensure that everyone feels equally included and part of the team. Inclusion and accessibility also mean that we offer our colleagues opportunities and space for personal growth, whether through mentorship or simply by creating a supportive and inspiring environment.
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Ruukki Construction produces steel-based building products for walls and roofs for both commercial and residential buildings. Their goal is to provide high-quality products and solutions developed sustainably and meeting the highest durability standards. The company’s main brands are Ruukki and Plannja.
Ruukki offers façade cladding, interior and exterior sandwich panels, load-bearing profiles, roofing products, rainwater systems, and solar roof solutions. Thanks to the use of steel with the best properties and coatings, their products are lightweight, require minimal maintenance, and last for decades.
They are committed to developing solutions that help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. Their products are designed to generate as little waste as possible during installation and to be reusable or recyclable when buildings are demolished. In addition, their energy-efficient solutions can reduce a building’s energy consumption by up to 30%. By 2026, they will be the first construction company to offer building products made from fossil-free steel.
Ruukki roofing and façade cladding combine excellently with other construction and finishing materials, allowing the creation of unique architectural solutions. Ruukki offers a wide range of products that fit well with various building types and blend harmoniously with the surrounding architecture and environment, whether in a historical area or a modern urban space.
